Testimonials

A great network of families. I feel very connected to the class. Mrs. Lori Bonnema respects everyone. I love how she greets my child, talks to my child and is so positive and patient. – Pre-K Parent

As a family that has spent almost four years with Fort Collins Preschool, we couldn’t recommend a better school for children and their families. The child-centered philosophy that focuses on learning through play has served our children well and confidently prepared them for Kindergarten. Mrs. Bonnema is a hidden gem in the world of Early Childhood Education! We valued our time spent in the classroom as parents, the familes we met, and the whole experience of a cooperative preschool! – The Quinn Family

Fort Collins Preschool is an amazing environment for children. I feel so fortunate to have found such a great teacher and comunity for my child’s first early education experience! – Ashley P., Intermediate Parent

I’m very glad that we chose Fort Collins Preschool for our daughter because it is a co-op style school. Being able to participate as a teach parent on a rotating basis gives me a chance to see the teacher, students, and learning in action. It is a wonderful way to transition my child into a school environment, while being able to share the experience with her. She loves it when it is Mommy or Daddy’s “turn” to go to school with her! I love being able to see for myself how much she has grown and learned throughout the school year firsthand– by comparing my first few teach parent days to those at the end of the year. – Intermediate Parent

My child has gone from a quiet, reserved person, to an outgoing, friend-making little one! The best surroundings I could have chosen. I love this preschool! – Intermediate Parent

I’m so happy my kids have such a warm, positive and content rich introduction to school. – Pre-K Parent

My daughter felt at home the very first day she entered Mrs. Bonnema’s class. As a parent at FCPS, I have not only had the opportunity to share in my child’s first school experience, I have found that I am surrounded by an amazing community of parents who support one another – Jennifer Alexander, Intermediate Parent

We have enjoyed being a part of FCPS because our children have learned so much from Mrs. Bonnema. It has been a wonderful experience for my children to learn social skills and skill to prepare them for Kindergarten. Children learn how to talk to one another and work out their own problems. They learn how to sit in circle time and listen to a story. They also learn how to follow good directions and self-regulation. My children have benefited tremendously from having Mrs. Bonnema as their first teacher! – Pre-K Parent

I Love Fort Collins Preschool. Both my kids have gone there. Mrs. Bonnema is so good with the kids and knowing what they need to grow. – Intermediate Parent

We originally chose Fort Collins Preschool for our first child because it was so affordable, we fell in love with the school and chose to send our second child there even though we could have afforded other schools. I love the freedom the children are given to explore and play at the FCPS. Mrs Bonnema really works with the children to verbalize any social problems and how to solve them. We are also very happy our first school experience was at a co-op, it may seem like a lot of parental involvement, but it is so important to be involved! Now that my older child is at elementary school, it is very clear that the families that are involved in their child’s education have children who succeed. FCPS is a positive place for children and families to start their schooling! – Tiffany Barnes

We are very grateful to have found the Fort Collins Preschool and its play-based curriculum. Our son, who had cried every morning in a previous preschool, loves going to school now and his manners and interactions with other children have greatly improved. Mrs. Bonnema is a wonderful teacher and the school environment offers a variety of fun activities for the children. And as it is a cooperative preschool, it is a great opportunity to get to know other families more personally. -Lucile Lunde, Intermediate Parent

Mrs. Bonnema has been a positive and integral part of my child’s development. She has instilled basic values that will serve my son well in kindergarden like listening, patience, following directions, participation and working with children and adults. I feel very lucky to have found FCPS. – Intermediate Parent

The community at FCPS really shows that our parents care for their children and all of the children involved. It is a real team effort and Mrs. Bonnema was very good at teaching character building and learning about our world. – Intermediate Parent